Books
Countering the threat from electronic publishing
Speaking at the Cartagena, Colombia edition of the Hay Literary Festival in January, acclaimed US author Jonathan Franzen struck a blow for print when he insisted that, for the serious book reader -...
Publishers to debate Indian book printing at London Book Fair
A panel of leading international publishers will discuss the changing face of the Indian book printing industry at the "Indian Noon" conference at next week's London Book Fair.
Xeikon to offer glimpse of future toner tech at Drupa
Xeikon will unveil a new toner-based print platform at Drupa that it claims will combine the quality of its 1,200dpi colour printers with "inkjet-like speed" and cost of production.
KBA inkjet web press to target books, magazines and commercial print
Press manufacturer KBA's high-volume inkjet web press, due to be unveiled at Drupa in May, will be aimed at the book, magazine and commercial print sectors, according to reports in the German media.
Océ to unveil Colorstream 3700 at Drupa
Océ is to launch a new full colour inkjet printer, the Colorstream 3700, which is an update on its 3500 machine, at Drupa in May.
CPI UK to install second inkjet line at Croydon facility
Book printer CPI UK is to relocate its paperback manufacturing operation to its facility in Chatham, Kent, to make way for a second inkjet line at its Croydon site.
Ovation Graphics Buys Fort Worth-based Branch-Smith
Ovation Graphics this week announced the purchase of Fort Worth, TX-based Branch-Smith Printing, enabling the 101-year-old company to avoid liquidation and continue operations.
ArborOakland Group continues acquisition spree
Michigan-based marketing services provider ArborOakland Group announced the acquisition of NorthAmerican Reproductions of Livonia, Michigan as it looks to expand beyond direct mail and other marketing...
E-book sales offer no festive joy to offset printers
Industry experts have predicted gloom for litho book printers in 2012 and beyond after research revealed around 1.33m e-readers were sold over the festive period.